Category: Android

The development of open source spatial tools is amazing. A while ago I wrote how one could create mobile maps using a range of tools, including GRASS or QGIS, Maptiler, and Mobile Atlas Creator (MOBAC).

Outdoor sport or field work, a GPS has become indispensable. But what if you want to use your own maps? If you are using an Android smartphone and one of the map viewers available on android market, this is fairly easy. You’ll need your favorite GIS application (e.g., GRASS or QGIS), Maptiler, and Mobile Atlas Creator (MOBAC). Continue reading “Create mobile maps”→

I wrote before android QGIS. A friend of mine tried it out in more detail. Check out his blog here. You should also check out the rest of his site; he and his company Upande are involved in some very interesting projects, e.g., Virtual Kenya.